BMW launches a very special limited edition 25th Anniversary Edition 760Li V-12 reflecting a rich tradition of V-12 engines that began back in 1987 with the then groundbreaking BMW 750iL when BMW engineers crafted the most Ultimate Driving Machine of its day with the introduction of its first automotive V-12 engine. Only 15 of these very limited edition models will be available to US customers on a special order basis only for BMW Center delivery in early 2013 at a price of $159,695 including destination and handling.

The "V-12 25 Years Edition" BMW 760Li features BMW Individual Champagne Full Merino Leather and, exclusively for this model, black piping. The black floor mats and rear footrests are also complimented by contrasting piping in Champagne. The door sills, headrests and iDrive controllers are all specially badged with "V-12 25 Years Edition". Also included with this special edition flagship model are:

Rear Seat Entertainment with iDrive control

20' Individual wheel style 301 with performance tires

Alcantara headliner in champagne (sides of headliner in black)

A/B/C pillars in black leather

Rear parcel shelf in Anthracite Alcantara

BMW Individual Piano Black Wood trim

Piano black wood inlay in steering wheel

Shadowline exterior trim

A full range of exterior colors is available for this limited edition as well as additional options, making it possible to craft a truly unique automobile.

The 760Li, with its 6.0-liter Twin Turbo V12, remains the pinnacle in the BMW 7 Series line up boasting 535 horsepower, 550 lb. ft of torque catapulting the big Sports Sedan from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 130 mph (155 mph with the M Sport Package option).

I love the F-01/02, but not this one. All that V-12 stenciling...and what's with the head-rests??? For a "limited edition", I would expect changes/modifications to the exterior. This announcement looks like something that would appear in the Neiman Marcus Christmas "wish book". Pass...

chrischeung commented: September 10, 2012, 1:19 pm

You can control the power output with the rear I-drive controller. So if your driver is a little pedestrian, you just twist the knob to give it a bit more oomph .

Individual750LI commented: September 10, 2012, 1:50 pm

I thought all the limited edition coming to US is Citrin Black with Individual wheels.

The white 7 picture is wrong.

BMW Celebrates 25 Years of V12s with a Special Edition 760Li Priced at $159,695
In 1987, BMW took a big step towards being a real premium carmaker with the launch of its first ever V12-powered automobile, the 750iL E32, which was followed shortly after by the 850i that offered the first V12 engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox on a road car.

The Bavarian carmaker is now paying homage to the V12's 25th anniversary with the launch of a limited production version of the current 2013MY 760iL named "V-12 25 Years Edition".

According to BMW, only 15 of these limited edition models will be offered to US customers on a special order basis only, for delivery in early 2013 at a price of $159,695 including destination and handling.

On the outside, all 15 cars are painted in the BMW Individual exterior finish of Citrine Black metallic and ride on bespoke, 20-inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels.

Inside, the 25th Anniversary edition is fully trimmed in fine-grained Merino leather upholstery with black piping that's exclusive to this model. Furthermore, the black floor mats and rear footrests are complimented by contrasting piping in Champagne, while the door sills, headrests and iDrive controllers are all specially badged with "V-12 25 Years Edition".

The 760iL "V-12 25 Years Edition" is powered by the same 6.0-liter Twin Turbo V12 found on the regular model. It boasts an output of 535 horsepower and peak torque of 550 lb-ft that good enough for a 0-60 mph (96km/h) in 4.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 130 mph (209km/h), which can be increased to 155 mph (250km/h) with the M Sport Package option.

Deutsch100 commented: September 10, 2012, 3:30 pm

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Originally Posted by Leslierc

I love the F-01/02, but not this one. All that V-12 stenciling...and what's with the head-rests??? For a "limited edition", I would expect changes/modifications to the exterior. This announcement looks like something that would appear in the Neiman Marcus Christmas "wish book". Pass...

Could not have said it better myself!!!!!

davidc1 commented: September 10, 2012, 4:01 pm

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Originally Posted by Leslierc

I love the F-01/02, but not this one. All that V-12 stenciling...and what's with the head-rests??? For a "limited edition", I would expect changes/modifications to the exterior. This announcement looks like something that would appear in the Neiman Marcus Christmas "wish book". Pass...

Agree. This is tacky.

eLECTRO eDITION commented: September 10, 2012, 6:44 pm

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Originally Posted by Leslierc

I love the F-01/02, but not this one. All that V-12 stenciling...and what's with the head-rests??? For a "limited edition", I would expect changes/modifications to the exterior. This announcement looks like something that would appear in the Neiman Marcus Christmas "wish book". Pass...

I'm at the dealership in Ocala FL, and they have one on the showroom floor. I have to say the new facelifted 760's look amazing. Everything about this car is amazing and the 25th Aniversary is even crazier. The sales guy was telling me that they embed a piano string in the wood (saw this and it looks amazing, but I still prefer the Alpina B7 Piano Wood with Pearl).

Here's the MSRP sticker if you guys were wondering what the config on the one I saw was. So we've spotted 1, 14 to go

dbs600 commented: January 31, 2013, 11:49 am

Can you please post pictures of the car itself!? Please!! Thanks!!

jdefg2000 commented: January 31, 2013, 1:35 pm

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Originally Posted by Leslierc

I love the F-01/02, but not this one. All that V-12 stenciling...and what's with the head-rests??? For a "limited edition", I would expect changes/modifications to the exterior. This announcement looks like something that would appear in the Neiman Marcus Christmas "wish book". Pass...

awesome response! love it.....

ChrisF01 commented: January 31, 2013, 1:44 pm

18.6k option jeez! That's the second most expensive option after the Steinway Limited edition - was what 50k option?

At least they made it an individual edition, although they should have made truly bespoke wheels not available - not even on a normal individual edition.

Popoemt commented: January 31, 2013, 2:03 pm

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Originally Posted by ChrisF02

18.6k option jeez! That's the second most expensive option after the Steinway Limited edition - was what 50k option?

At least they made it an individual edition, although they should have made truly bespoke wheels not available - not even on a normal individual edition.

I have never heard of the Steinway edition, I had to look it up... as my grandfather would say... very swanky!

justmike commented: January 31, 2013, 3:36 pm

They have one on the showroom floor in Minnetonka, MN. Sticker at about 170k IIRC.

didn't like the headrest stitches either.

chrischeung commented: January 31, 2013, 5:24 pm

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Originally Posted by justmike

didn't like the headrest stitches either.

Agreed. They should reallly stitch it into the seat cushion or backrest. Friends/associates may miss the stitching on the headrest - but they proabbly wouldn't miss it if it were on the cuhion itself. Benz puts the AMG logo on the backrest.

csmeance commented: February 1, 2013, 1:18 pm

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Originally Posted by justmike

They have one on the showroom floor in Minnetonka, MN. Sticker at about 170k IIRC.

didn't like the headrest stitches either.

^ agree it's way to high up and looks out of place esp. with the connecting lines.

NickyBlack commented: February 4, 2013, 6:27 pm

The picture looks like a base model 750 (exterior)

jdefg2000 commented: February 5, 2013, 10:37 am

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Originally Posted by NickyBlack

The picture looks like a base model 750 (exterior)

yes, and that begs the question what on earth is bmw doing? what are they afraid of? They make a limited edition "special anniversary" only 15.....that's exactly the time to be a little bold......not average....not the best management decision.

TXSTYLE commented: February 5, 2013, 5:53 pm

#underwhelmed

~ Big Marcus

peace2peep commented: February 6, 2013, 7:28 pm

pffffttt! They can do better on their flagship model. Just not enough thought and creativity there.